Enrollment
1,669
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, MI
Belleville High School
Federal NCES profile for Belleville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263456007030
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belleville High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belleville High School
Belleville High School is a large combined-grade school in Belleville, Michigan, enrolling 1,669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,669 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Van Buren Public Schools also operates Owen Intermediate School (575 students) and Mcbride Middle School (561 students) alongside Belleville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belleville High School compares
Belleville High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,669 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,669
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 39.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Belleville High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Public Schools, which includes Belleville High School.
$14,652
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belleville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savage Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Belleville High School
How many students attend Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has 1,669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville High School?
48.4% of students at Belleville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville High School?
The largest demographic group at Belleville High School is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belleville High School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
Is Belleville High School a good school?
Belleville High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Belleville High School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Owen Intermediate School (575 students), Mcbride Middle School (561 students), and Tyler Road Elementary School (388 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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